Compiled by Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY It may surprise you that our movers and shakers maintain their health without going to the gym. Their healthy habits are integrated into their daily life. How do they find opportunities to make a difference in their health? They provided us with tips on how to keep yourself […]
BLOG: Community rallies over crime concerns
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY The controversial opening of the Navigation Center in the International District (ID) has galvanized Asian immigrant residents and business owners since last December. Presently, their two goals are fighting for the relocation of the Center and against the increasing crimes from the homeless in the neighborhood. The actions they […]
BLOG: Growing your own power through the community
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Do you know that you have power even though you might not be rich? Has it occurred to you to use your voice? Are you aware that you have the ability to get things done if you pay attention to what you do? If you can change people’s minds […]
BLOG: Capture a world of nutrients on a plate
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY My favorite dish to bring to parties now, is colorful, appetizing and most importantly, healthy. What is beautiful is, a fruit plate gives us the daily needed nutrients. Imagine a world without fruits. We won’t survive. Fruits nourish my skin and fill my belly with their water elements. It’s […]
BLOG: Snacking with less guilt and fewer calories
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY “Oh, temptation, temptation!” said one of my staff members. “I like only unhealthy snacks,” she said. Sugary chocolate, fresh white bread, and cakes are her favorite snacks. I don’t blame her. I was in her shoes once. Then, I got some health scares—first, a near-stroke, then being diagnosed as […]
BLOG: Did you know dinner made from International District ingredients cures effects of overeating?
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Have your ever gotten sick from overeating? I did this past week. Overeating is not my usual game. Self-control is one of my merits. Here is what happened though: four nights in a row, I was feasting on rich salmon, chicken, steak, and plenty of goodies at community events, […]
BLOG: Foods I used to hate, and now love — Bitter melon, goji berries, durian, Formosa shredded pork, even milk
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY “Grandma, please don‘t make bitter melons for dinner,” I begged my grandmother as a child. “It tastes so bitter, I can’t swallow it.” “Bitter melon is good for you,“ said grandma. “You will cherish them when you get older.” “How do you know?” I wanted to say, but never […]
BLOG: The dos and don’ts for a fun wedding
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY After the recent wedding of my son, John, I now declare myself a “wedding expert,” sort of. I have learned a few things and earned some laughs that we could have done better. So here are some tips if you are planning a wedding. Don’ts 1. Decorations or none […]
BLOG: The 6 major misconceptions about U.S. and China trade, and what we should actually be worried about instead
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly President Donald Trump has lashed out at China for unfair trade practices, leading to his decision to impose tariffs. The $350 billion trade deficit with China may sound overwhelming, but experts have shown that Trump’s interpretations of trade deficit is outdated, thus furthering the public’s misconceptions in regard to […]
BLOG: 6 outrageous things I did in college for survival
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Going to college in the United States is an incredible gift, and the lessons I learned during that time still resonate with me today. Had I stayed in Hong Kong where I was raised, I would likely be a short-sighted and gutless conformist. Throughout my college adventures, six of […]
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